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Osteria Fiorenza

49A Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

Recommended by 48 people

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49A Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

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+61 3 5298 1674
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Osteria Fiorenza

Dinner at Osteria Fiorenza feels like stepping straight into a friend’s dining room in Italy. With barely over twenty seats tucked along Gheringhap Street, this micro-trattoria keeps things tight and personal across structured evening sittings. Hand-rolled ricotta gnocchi arrive as soft, delicate pillows tossed with sage and nutty brown butter, while bowls of crab ragù and seafood linguine carry serious depth. Out back, the open kitchen lets you chat with the chefs between courses. End with the house tiramisu—layered with light mascarpone, espresso-soaked biscuits, and distinctly made without a drop of alcohol.

  • Micro-Capacity Sittings: A compact dining room of around 22 seats runs across dedicated 5:30pm and 8:00pm dinner sittings.
  • Artisanal Fresh Pasta: Pillowy handmade ricotta gnocchi with sage and brown butter alongside rich seafood linguine and crab ragù.
  • Alcohol-Free Tiramisu: Prepared in-house with espresso-soaked biscuits and mascarpone, purposefully crafted without liquor.
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Why Diners Choose Osteria Fiorenza

Intimate seating, authentic culinary craftsmanship, and heartfelt Italian hospitality in Geelong

  • Artisanal Handmade Pastas Crafted with Precision

    Guests savor freshly crafted regional Italian classics, from delicate pillows of ricotta gnocchi with brown butter sage to rich seafood specialties.

    Large, light, fluffy delicate tasting pillows, with brown butter sage & friends playing a perfect support role.

    Mery

  • Intimate Dining in an Exclusive Micro-Setting

    With capacity capped at roughly sixteen to twenty-two guests, diners enjoy an unhurried, focused atmosphere rarely found in high-turnover venues.

    The restaurant itself is tiny, with only sixteen seats.

    C S

  • Private Home Hospitality Rather Than Commercial Dining

    The welcoming environment dissolves formal restaurant barriers, leaving guests feeling like invited personal friends sharing a home dinner.

    We felt like we were having dinner in a close friends house rather than a restaurant; amazing food, service, good banter and entertainment.

    29000 days

  • Passionate Hosts Rooted in Italian Heritage

    Owner Alberto and the dedicated team infuse every interaction with genuine passion and pride, transporting guests directly to regional Italy.

    Alberto the owner of this outstanding Italian restaurant is a gentlemen who has mastered every dish with love and passion.

    Maria Favetti

  • An Unforgettable Atmosphere for Romantic Date Nights

    Warm ambient lighting and attentive, considerate hospitality create an effortlessly charming environment tailor-made for couple dinners.

    It’s the kind of restaurant I’d comfortably take someone on a date to or invite a friend to share a meal with.

    Chu

  • Curated Celebrations for Treasured Milestones

    From shared multi-course seafood pastas to house-made desserts, family birthdays and milestone dinners receive thoughtful, attentive celebration.

    I took my daughter here for her birthday and we were not disappointed.

    Patricia Gardiner

Signature handmade pastas and culinary highlights praised by diners

  • Ricotta Gnocchi

    Ricotta Gnocchi to make your taste buds sing. Large, light, fluffy delicate tasting pillows, with brown butter sage & friends playing a perfect support role.

    Mery

  • Seafood Linguine

    I ordered the seafood linguine which was absolutely delicious and was prepared quickly. The scallops were tender and sauce was beautiful.

    Lachlan Salter

  • Tiramisu

    The tiramisu was very good, aided by not having any alcohol in it.

    Martin Ryan

  • Bruschetta al Gamberi

    entree of Bruschetta al Gamberi. 3 prawns per 2 sourdough toast, sauce of garlic chilli lemon. Sooo tasty, plate licking should be allowed.

    Mery

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details that define your evening at Osteria Fiorenza

  • Open Kitchen Chef Conversations

    Guests can stroll past the open kitchen to converse directly with the chefs preparing the evening's dishes.

  • Alcohol-Free House Tiramisu

    The restaurant crafts its traditional house-made tiramisu entirely without alcohol, featuring light mascarpone and strong coffee biscuits.

  • Personal Direct Text Updates

    The front host personally communicates table openings and texts guests the moment seating becomes available.

  • Italian Storytelling & Snippets

    Hosts welcome diners with authentic storytelling, sharing genuine Italian snippets and detailed menu background during service.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, pacing, and portion planning for your visit

  • Reserve sittings well in advance

    With only 16 to 22 seats across the venue and structured dinner sittings at 5:30pm and 8:00pm, reservations are essential and should be secured well ahead of time.

  • Order multiple courses for a full meal

    Traditional Italian portion sizes here lean delicate and refined; plan to order an antipasto like the bruschetta prawns alongside your pasta mains and dessert to finish fully satisfied.

  • Book early for Geelong Arts Centre shows

    If you are heading to a show at the nearby Geelong Arts Centre, book the early 5:30pm sitting to guarantee punctual service and much easier street parking.

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